Position Purpose:
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope .
2. Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities .
3. Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge .
4. Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas .
5. Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements .
6. Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives .
7. Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
8. Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program .
Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development
Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:
1. Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope .
2. Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities .
3. Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge .
4. Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas .
5. Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements .
6. Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives .
7. Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
8. Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program .
Perform other duties as assigned. Other Requirements: 1. Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline .
Mass Properties Engineers research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and support cutting edge products & services. These cover a very wide range from state of the art mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll be responsible for developing complex aerodynamic components, structures, and systems. Your technical responsibilities involve the design and development, analysis, and test of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.
Perform detailed mass properties calculations and analyses for aerospace components and systems.
Develop and maintain mass properties models and databases.
Conduct and oversee mass properties testing and validation.
Inventory and weigh aircraft.
Generate aircraft weight and balance paperwork.
Collaborate with design and analysis teams to incorporate mass properties data into project workflows.